I’ve got an unusual challenge for you: pick a day and give away $100 in cash. I call it the “Give a Benjamin Day.”
Why give a Benjamin? I believe there’s something beautiful in random acts of spontaneous generosity.
Family Legacy, Community, and Theology of Place
What is “theology of place”? RuthAnne Irvin writes a wonderful article on place, telling the story of Ruthie Leming, wife, mother of three daughters, and middle school teacher in Starhill, Louisiana, a town of 2,000 people. When Ruthie got terminal cancer, the town of Starhill rallied…
Aging Cheerfully or Grumpily—The Seeds We Sow
The seeds you sow all your life show up as you age. Will you grow into a cheerful old person or a grumpy old person?
Be Grateful for the Gift of Opportunity
OK, I had to laugh. I saw this post on Visual Capitalist earlier this month: Which country is the cheapest for starting a business?
It’s Time to Reconsider Generational Impact
When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?
The Family That Gives Together Stays Together
For years, I’ve touted the idea of living generously. But the discussion changes when we include the basic desire for a thriving family.
What’s More Important Than Winning?
When does losing bring greater recognition than winning? Not often, but this story fits the bill.
Alone While Together: The Slow Drift of Apathy
He lost his family. No, they didn’t die. There was no airplane crash, divorce, affair, or breakdown. But it was as serious. It was the slow drift of apathy.
When Conversation and Prayer Merge
My friend Frank came to visit us the other day. Frank is now 88 years old. At age 88, Frank is now in the latter days of his life. There’s not much time left. I’ve been one of those privileged to know Frank for decades now. I had the opportunity in the early days of the foundation to travel around …
5 Keys to a Great Family Giving Experience with Young Adults
It’s not uncommon for families to ask me, “How should we give together?” In most of those cases, they are starting with children who are already young adults or who are well-established in their careers. That road is trickier to navigate than giving with younger children, so here are 5 steps for giving with young adults. 1. Don’t make …